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May Day has its origins in the labour union
movement in the United States in the 19th century when the
industrialists used to exploit the labour class and made them work up to
15 hours a day.

Labour Day Or May Day celebrates
labourers, working class and is an annual public holiday in many
countries. Labour Day has its origins in the labour union movement in
the United States in the 19th century when the industrialists used to
exploit the labour class and made them work up to 15 hours a day. The
workers rose against this exploitation and demanded paid leaves, proper
wages and breaks for the workforce. The eight-hour day labour movement
advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight
hours for rest. The theme of Labour Day 2019 is "Uniting Workers for
Social and Economic Advancement". Labour Day or May Day honours the hard
work of workers across the world and celebrate their achievements.

Here Are Top Facts About Labour Day Or May Day:

Labour Day began in Chicago as a protest campaign to support eight-hour workday.
On May 1, 1886, workers took to the streets across the United States to reduce the workday to eight-hour shifts.
The
Labour Day annually celebrates the achievements of the workers. While
the day has different story for different countries, the main reason for
Labour Day is unfair treatment of the labour class.
The number
eight has often been spotted on many union buildings in Australia to
symbolize an eight-hour working day. The Eight-Hour monument featuring a
golden globe bearing the 888 symbol was built in Spring Street in
Melbourne in 1903.
Labour Day Or May Day is called Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas or Kamgar Din in India. It is also referred as International Workers' Day or just Worker's Day.

In
India, the first Labour day or May Day was celebrated in the year 1923.
It was the Labour Kisan Party who had organised the May Day
celebrations in Chennai (then Madras). One of these was organised at
Triplicane Beach and the other one was arranged at the beach opposite
Madras High Court.